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Job duties includes: - Conducts evaluations of clients by performing individual histories, assessments, and diagnostic evaluations determining the need for medication(s) and other diagnostic investigations; determines the most appropriate intervention, treatment, or procedure. - Develops treatment plans; participates in case conferences and consults with physicians, clinicians, other professional staff, clients, and families as necessary and coordinates with other service providers in developing, monitoring, and adjusting a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan. - Prescribes medication under protocol; administers approved treatment and medication as directed; orders and/or performs laboratory and screening tests in accordance with approved protocols. Provides and evaluates patient care according to protocols and quality assurance criteria; Reviews and prepares protocols for approval by physician staff. - Performs crisis intervention as required; assists clinical staff in mitigating crisis situations; recommends and administers medication to patients in crisis situations.  Evaluates patients for voluntary and involuntary commitment; signs commitment for clients requiring hospitalization. - Provides ongoing  review, assessment, and medical management of patients; performs regular and emergent follow-up assessments; supervises assessments and medication reviews by nursing staff, as appropriate;  educates the patient and /or parent/guardian about the identified illness, potential benefits/risks of recommended and alternative treatment modalities, and prognosis; monitors  outcomes, needs for revision of diagnosis and/or medication regime and works with other staff to coordinate services. - Completes documentation for all direct services provided; prepares other documentation and reviews, approves, revises, and provides signatory responsibility for various client related documents prepared by other staff.  Provides consultation to non-medical  and interdisciplinary professional staff, as necessary, concerning patients for whom the practitioner carries responsibility; provides  consultation regarding patients with complex or unique needs; provides professional education and training to other staff.

Johnson County Mental Health is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of a on call, Behavioral Health Specialist for the Adolescent Center for Treatment.  The Adolescent Center for Treatment is a substance use disorder, residential treatment program at the Youth and Family Services building in Olathe.  The unit has 24/7 operations and typically individuals stay in the program for up to 28 days.  This position is eligible for a shift differential specific to overnight hours($1.50/hr), weekend hours ($0.75/hr), and evening hours ($0.75/hr).    Job will remain posted until filled.  Job duties include:  - Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions (including evidence based practices to maintain the safety of individuals); monitors youth interactions and behaviors; monitors medication administration as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals. - Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists youth with managing their emotions, assists and supports individual treatment/recovery goals and assist  youth in developing positive coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers. - Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion. - Transports individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work.

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Direct Support Professional for their Day & Employment Services division.  JCDS serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  We focus on individuals’ abilities, provide choice driven supports, and advocate alongside people to live and work in our community.  We aspire to build a community that promotes, supports, and embraces people of all abilities.  Direct Support Professionals are responsible for the delivery of services with JCDS. This position will remain open until filled. - Provides, assists with, or coaches individuals on personal care needs with limited supervision; provides crisis interventions, including physical intervention and restraint to ensure the safety of individuals; monitors and/or administers medication as prescribed; monitors and documents mental and physical condition of individuals. - Teaches, coaches and provides guidance and support on various skills to enable productive lives of individuals; assists individual and family members to identify strategies or treatment options and participates in the development and modification of plans to regain ability to make independent choices and promote coping skills; develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, and other service providers, serving as the main point of contact. - Organizes and participates in meetings related to care coordination; completes documentation for direct services provided to ensure timely and accurate completion. - Transports individuals receiving services to appointments, activities, and/or work. Check out our job preview video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi8iyJSbCvo

The position of Civilian Specialist is critical for the Sheriff's Office as a support function in the Detention Bureau and other divisions and may be assigned to other areas of the organization based on operational needs.  This position provides support in the areas of lobby, booking desk, control centers, alarm monitoring, property room, inmate programs, classifications, court coordinator, and records.  The position provides assistance to citizens and responds to emergency and routine calls for service in accordance with organizational policies and regulations under the general supervision of a superior officer.  Civilian Specialists assist in providing an environment that is professional and humane for all inmates as charged to the Sheriff by Kansas State Statute.  We are always looking for great people and have multiple openings for this job.  Qualified applicants will remain as an active candidate for a period of up to 90 days after the close date.  Johnson County offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including health, flexible spending accounts, dental, vision, life insurance; paid leave including vacation, sick, floating holidays, military, parental, caregiver, and short-term disability; Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, 457(b) deferred compensation, 401(a) supplemental retirement, and wellness programs.

The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for the prevention or detection of crime and the enforcement of criminal or traffic laws of the State of Kansas or any municipality thereof through means of effective communication, concise and factual written reports and testimony in administrative and judicial proceedings.  As the fastest growing law enforcement agency in Johnson County, the Sheriff’s Office offers a full range of public safety duties, with numerous career development opportunities for professional growth and advancement. These include, but are not limited to:  Patrol, Investigations, C.S.I., Court Security, Detention, Warrants, Civil, Communications, Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (SERT), Tag Registration, School Resource Officer, K-9, Support Services, and many more.